Greg Lake, English songwriter, producer and bassist known for his work in both King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, has died at the age of 69. His manager Stewart Young shared the sad news on Lake’s Facebook page:

Lake’s ELP band mate, Carl Palmer, posted as well:

Lake’s passing comes just nine months after Keith Emerson’s death in March of this year.
Rick Wakeman, a colleague and friend of Lake’s, shared his condolences on Twitter:

Another sad loss with the passing of Greg Lake….You left some great music with us my friend & so like Keith , you will live on.

— Rick Wakeman (@GrumpyOldRick) December 8, 2016

As did guitarist Steve Hackett:

Music bows its head to acknowledge the passing of a great musician and singer, Greg Lake.

— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) December 8, 2016

Rest in peace, Greg Lake.